Students throughout the school have been using thinking maps to organize their thinking and plan their writing.
Principal Notes
Hello Alpine Families,
We are happy to share with you the Alpine Family Guidebook, a comprehensive resource designed with you all in mind. This guidebook is your go-to source for everything you need to know about Alpine Elementary, from our daily routines to important policies and procedures. We encourage you to take some time to explore its contents and keep it handy throughout the school year. With items thoughtfully arranged in alphabetical order, you’ll find it easy to locate any information you may need. We hope this guidebook helps you feel more connected and informed as part of our Alpine Elementary community.
Gratefully,
Amber Marsolek EdD – Principal
Jennifer Dalby EdD – Dean of Students
Upcoming Events
Monday, September 2: Labor Day – NO SCHOOL
Tuesday, September 3: Alpine PTO Meeting 3:45pm-5:00pm
Wednesday, September 4: Late Start – School starts at 11:25am
Thursday & Friday, September 5 & 6: Picture Day
Saturday, September 7: St. Vrain Valley School Educational Parade 10:00am
Monday, September 9: First Day of Running Club 8:10am-8:40am
Tuesday, September 10: Alpine PTO Meeting 3:45pm-5:00pm
Friday, September 20: FundRun 4:30pm – 7:30pm
Parade
Join us Saturday, September 7 to celebrate the outstanding teachers, students, and schools in our community. Parade starts at 10 a.m. For more information about parking, route, and more please visit stvra.in/parade.
100 Mile Club
Hello Alpine Families,
100 Mile Club will begin Monday, September 9, starting at 8:10am-8:40am.
Please use this link to register you student.
Picture Day
The following classes will have picture day on
Thursday, September 5. Mrs, Boruff, Mrs. Willyard, Mrs. Lopez, Ms. Gutierrez, Ms. Anderson(1st), Mr. Currie, Mrs. Anderson(2nd), Mrs. Baker & Mrs. Richmond
Friday, September 6. Mrs. Bush, Mrs. Bustillos, Mrs, Rezac, Ms. Pollock, Mrs. Wence, Mrs. Daley, Mrs. Drangeid, Mrs. Burks & Mrs. Saunders
Code of Conduct
Dear Alpine students and families,
Thank you for your partnership and supporting the academic growth, safety, and well-being of our students. Every year, St. Vrain Valley Schools prints an up-to-date version of the Code of Conduct for students and families to review. This important document guides students and school staff on what expectations for school conduct and the consequences for behaviors that fall outside of those expectations. It is important that families review this information every year and acknowledge their receipt and understanding of this document.
To this end, please click here to access an electronic version of the Code of Conduct for the current school year. After you have reviewed this information, all families must sign an electronic acknowledgement that they have received, read, and understand the information contained, including the Annual Notification to Parents/Guardians; Behavioral Code of Conduct; Rights and Responsibilities of Students and Parents; and Board of Education Policies book. To sign your electronic acknowledgement, please follow the steps described here.
Again, thank you for your continued partnership and support. If you have any questions, please feel to call the office at 720-652-8140
Sincerely,
Dr. Amber Marsolek
Health Office
Immunizations
Please see the below links for immunization requirements for the 2024-2025 school year.
Gifted and Talented
Gifted and Talented Referrals
Each year, schools in St. Vrain Valley School District complete a process to identify students who demonstrate exceptional ability or performance in one or more academic and/or talent areas and may, therefore, qualify for Gifted/Talented educational services. These students usually perform at least two years above grade level in their strength area(s), and they require additional academic challenges in order to support their continued educational growth and progress. In addition, they usually demonstrate characteristics of unique creativity and high motivation in their strength areas.
Each year, schools in St. Vrain Valley School District complete a process to identify students who demonstrate exceptional ability or performance in one or more academic and/or talent areas and may, therefore, qualify for Gifted/Talented educational services. These students usually perform at least two years above grade level in their strength area(s), and they require additional academic challenges in order to support their continued educational growth and progress. In addition, they usually demonstrate characteristics of unique creativity and high motivation in their strength areas.
Birthdays
Classroom teachers provide at maximum 10 minutes during the school day to celebrate a child’s birthday. Alpine has a no food policy for birthday celebrations.
As a school, we want to continue to recognize our students’ special day while being sensitive to our district wellness policy, student allergies, financial hardships, and instructional time. Thank you for understanding that we can celebrate birthdays without sweet treats.
Each classroom teacher may have slightly different celebration practices, but we have listed some celebration options below.
For parents…
Send in a pencil, eraser, marker, bookmark, or other fun and useful item for each student.
Donate a book to the classroom library with your child’s picture and a special note written inside the front cover. Join the class to read it aloud.
Donate a board game for indoor recess.
Teachers may also…
Host an extra recess to celebrate the birthday.
Ask classmates to write a special note or create a card for the birthday child.
Give the student a coupon for something useful or fun like a “get out of homework free pass,” or “lunch with the teacher coupon.”
Classroom teachers should provide a way for students with summer birthdays to celebrate as well (half birthdays, the end of May, or a date chosen by the family).
Invitations to private parties will not be distributed at school. Please do not send invitations to school to be distributed by teachers.
On occasion, the school will continue to plan food-based celebrations for rewards or near holidays, but these will be carefully managed by school staff.
iPad Insurance
Student iPad Insurance window for the 2024-2025 school year is now open and closes on September 15th. Parents/ Guardians who wish to purchase iPad insurance for this year will need to make at least a partial payment by this date.
iPad insurance is optional. If you choose to not participate in this program, you will be responsible for the full cost of replacement or repair as outlined in Board Policy JQ-R. . Without insurance the estimated cost of a damaged iPad is $303.05 and a lost/stolen pad with a keyboard case is $677.95
For 2024-2025 the iPad Insurance cost is: $25 The iPad insurance fee will be reduced for students eligible for free ($10) or reduced ($15) lunches. You only need to make a partial payment by September 15th to activate the insurance. Balances must be paid off by the end of the year.
Alternatively you can pay by credit/debit card using Infinite Campus. Instructions on how to pay using Infinite Campus found here. Please contact the office if you have any questions.
Read more about the Insurance Program including what it covers and co-pay charges. Student iPad Damage Optional Insurance and Repair Guidelines
(english)Guías de Reparación y Seguro Opcional para Daños al iPad del Estudiante (spanish)
Community Schools Enrichment Class
Superintendent’s Town Hall Meeting
St. Vrain Valley Schools invites parents, teachers, staff, and community members to join Superintendent, Dr. Don Haddad, for one of our upcoming Superintendent Town Hall meetings. These annual open forums in each of our geographic areas provide an opportunity for Dr. Haddad and other district leaders to listen to our community’s questions and suggestions, share our many successes, and discuss our bold vision for the future.
Dates and Locations:
- Tuesday, 9/3, 5:30-7:00: Frederick High School
- Monday, 9/9, 5:30-7:00: Skyline High School
- Tuesday, 9/10, 5:30-7:00: Erie High School
- Thursday, 9/12, 5:30-7:00: Innovation Center
- Monday, 9/30, 5:30-7:00: Mead High School
PTO News
Hello Alpine Families,
Did you miss our next PTO Meeting! Great news, now you can be up to date with every meeting. We will be posting meeting minutes here.
Alpine Store
Hey, Alpine Elementary School fans!
Click here to access Alpine Sideline Store
Recent Updates
View our latest news and announcements
St. Vrain Valley Schools Achieves the Highest Graduation Rate in Denver Metro Area
St. Vrain Valley Schools has achieved the highest on-time graduation rate in the district’s history, at 93.3%. This is also the highest graduation rate of any district in the Denver Metro area, and the highest of any district in Colorado with more than 300 graduates.
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Those who can, teach.
There is no more noble and important profession in our society than that of our educators. With over 90% of our nation’s children attending a public school, it is our teachers and staff, in partnership with parents and families, who are shaping the future of our world.
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